Kony 2012 Part II

A few weeks ago the organization Invisible Children released their 11th film, Kony 2012. It was created to fuel an awareness campaign focusing on the evils committed and led by Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army which has occupied several countries in northern Africa. After the video went viral it received a lot of criticisms, as is to be expected by the American media, but, more importantly, it opened a lot of eyes to a serious problem of injustice in this world.

Seeking justice in a broken world is a Christian virtue which must be embraced. The Bible is riddled with social justice issues such as helping the poor, seeking the welfare of others, fighting the case of orphans and widows, seeking peace, etc. Reconciliation is a part of the Christian life. Joseph Kony needs to be reconciled to God and to his fellow man whom he has sinned against. The displaced families, abducted children turned soldier, orphan, sex slave, etc. need to be restored. Communities need peace and prosperity. The Church at large should be in all of this activity.

Many people have issues with Invisible Children, especially after the recent video and certain unfortunate circumstance that have involved the health of it's leadership. However, IC has recently released a follow up film to Kony 2012. Hopefully it answers the questions of many critics and encourages those who are able to jump into action. This video essentially says "The bottom line in all this is. . . " and I firmly believe that Christians can and should get behind this as much as they are able. We may not all agree on everything in the plan IC has put forth but we can back the heart behind it and we can do our part in a way that is in stride with the will of God and the convictions he has placed in our hearts and minds. We can put aside the little issues and focus on the big issues. We can be critics and cynics or we can be advocates and ambassadors of rescuing love.

In our pursuit of justice on this earth we must push forward with weapons of the kingdom of God (the Word of God and prayer). One of the greatest tools we can employ is the cry Jesus left us with, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

Below is the Kony 2012: Part II - Beyond Famous film. It is just under 20 minutes in runtime but it's worth the watch.

There is a problem. There is a plan. If possible, be a part of it. Seek justice. Seek peace. Seek reconciliation. Use only love. Pray your heart dry. Give till your soul collapses and your body is destroyed. This matters. Nothing is too small. Nothing is too big. This is where we can be the body of Christ globally right now.

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